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The editors liked
Pros
Classic Pokémon battling
Refreshing new storyline trajectories
Hundreds of new Pokémon to discover
Great after-campaign value
A lot of the new Pokemon are bangers
Great soundtrack and yes
That includes the Sheeran track
Neat twists on old game concepts
Double battles
High level trainers and difficulty spikes turn the games into a real challenge
New and returning Pokémon
BBQ's
Story and characters keep the player engaged during the DLC
The Blueberry Academy delivers on the school setup that Scarlet
New and returning Pokemon fit nicely in the Paldea Pokedex and add an interesting wrinkle to competitive play
The story and characters shows a heartfelt side of Pokemon that we rarely see
New items and quality-of-life changes make EV training easier and
The open-world approach reinvigorates the series and makes for a surprising adventure
The non-linear progression gives players the ability to control difficulty
Terastallizing adds even more depth to battles
Overhaul to egg-hatching process streamlines
The inherent fun of catching Pokémon
A few interesting locations
Raids are a ton of fun
Great Pokémon designs
Freeform structure
Open world multiplayer
The editors didn't like
Cons
Loaded with annoying bugs
Graphics are not great
Open-world potential neglected
Archie Comics hasn't had this many issues on the technical end
Obedience system is unintuitive compared to older games
Please explain why rolling a giant olive makes me qualified to fight a gym leader
Performance is bad to mixed
With inconsistent frame rates hampering every step of the way
The Kitakami region somehow has less character than Paldea
Very little introduced that justifies The Hidden Treasure as a high priced DLC
Performance issues persist
Doesn't provide much of challenge and lacks the tools to properly test out the new and returning Pokemon
Frequent visual hiccups and glitches often detract from the lively world
No Battle Tower makes it difficult to test competitive strategies in a safe environment
They really had to put an Ed Sheeran song in this game
Published: 2023-09-22, Author: Chris , review by: cgmagonline.com
Despite its flaws, The Teal Mask DLC, with its fresh setting and intriguing side quests, amplifies the experience of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—perfect for those seeking a return trip to the vibrant world of Paldea...
Published: 2024-01-12, Author: Steven , review by: gamepro.com.au
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While doing nothing to fix the base game's performance issues, The Indigo Disk's expertly designed Double Battles, fun exploration and charming storyline make for a solid conclusion to this DLC expansion...
Abstract: I never thought Pokémon would still have such a strong bond with players after so many years since we tasted the first games with Pokémon Blue and Red back in the UK in 1999. I remember being super excited about that game. On launch day, my friend and I w...
Abstract: In the middle of a town square, a fierce Pokémon battle erupts. In the restaurant-filled, foodie's paradise of Medali city, a young trainer is trying to win the right to face the local gym leader. With a stoic expression, her Hariyama lets loose with a fl...
Abstract: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are… odd ducks, and I'm not just talking about the greaser mallard that comprises one-third of the new starters. After the breath of fresh air that was Pokemon Legends Arceus, Scarlet and Violet feel somewhat torn by their desir...
Catch never-before-seen Pokemon and explore a brand new region created playable with new open-world gameplay in Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet! Various towns blend seamlessly into the wilderness with no borders. You'll be able to see the Pokemon of th...
Abstract: After a fairly beefy opening route and some exposition about going to school to become good at Pokémon, you are given three major story paths to follow, each with several objectives you can choose to tackle in any order. It's not unlike The Legend of Zel...
